New "Fire Vapor" Xbox Controller Announced, Out Now For $70

Microsoft has announced a new Xbox controller, the Fire Vapor Special Edition. It's part of the Vapor series, and previous controller launches have included Stormcloud, Dream, and Noctural. But this newest Vapor controller is styled around the element of fire.

"Feel the power of fire in your hands," Microsoft said in its description of the controller.

The Fire Vapor controller works with Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and it also allows you to control Xbox games streamed to your phone via Bluetooth. Additionally, it comes with a dynamic background for your Xbox that's exclusive to this controller.

Like other Special Edition Xbox controllers, the new Fire Vapor controller sells for $70 USD. It's being sold exclusively through the Microsoft Store, so you won't see it at Target or Walmart.

Microsoft announced this new Xbox controller on the same day that it announced dramatic and difficult news for its studios. The company is closing four Bethesda studios, including Arkane Austin, the developer of the vampire game Redfall. Related to that, support for Redfall is ending, and Arkane will not deliver the promised DLC.